§ 40-17. Notice and opportunity for hearing — other debarments.

(a) Scope of section.

This section applies if:

(1) a person is subject to debarment under § 40-6 {"Other bribery offenses"}, § 40-7 {"Violations of other laws"}, or § 40-8 {"Other events"} of this subtitle; and

(2) that person or a business in which that person is a principal is seeking or is performing under a contract with the City.

(b) Notice of proposed debarment.

(1) When the Board receives information that indicates a basis for debarring a person under § 40-6, § 40-7, or § 40-8 of this subtitle, the Board may institute debarment proceedings by notice to that person.

(2) The notice shall state:

(i) the grounds for the debarment;

(ii) the person's right to a hearing before the Board; and

(iii) that the right to a hearing is waived unless the person files a request for hearing as required by subsection (c) of this section.

(c) Request for hearing.

A request for a hearing must be:

(1) in writing; and

(2) filed with the Board within 30 days after the person received the notice.

(d) Debarment on failure to request hearing.

If the person fails to file a request for hearing as required by subsection (c) of this section, the person:

(1) waives the right to a hearing; and

(2) is debarred.